SOLUTION: How do I Solve by the elimination method 5r-8s=32 8r+5s=69

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Question 328846: How do I Solve by the elimination method
5r-8s=32
8r+5s=69

Answer by Fombitz(32388)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5r-8s=32
8r+5s=69
Multiply eq. 1 by 5 and eq. 2 by 8 and add them together to eliminate s,



THen use either equation to solve for s.



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